- Position Title
- Program Analysis Officer
- Agency
- Office of Inspector General
- Announcement Number
- HHS-OIG-MP-23-12009722 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, June 26, 2023 to Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
I am a disabled veteran rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more or a disabled veteran who retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30% or more; AND my discharge was under conditions other than dishonorable.
3.
I am a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who has orders specifying a permanent change of station (not for training); OR a spouse of a 100% disabled service member injured while on active duty; OR the un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who was killed while performing active duty.
4.
I have worked as an Appropriated Fund Federal employee AND am a family member of an appropriate sponsor (a Federal civilian employee, a Federal NAF employee, or a member of an uniformed service) while serving in an overseas area. I have completed 52 weeks of creditable service; received a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating; and I am submitting this application within 3 years of returning to the U.S. from the overseas tour of duty.
5.
I am currently employed as a permanent, career or career-conditional employee in the competitive service, HOWEVER, I have not ever held the full performance level of this position that I am applying for. Note: Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1")
6.
Do you wish to be considered under a CTAP (Career Transition Assistance Plan) eligibility? You may qualify for CTAP eligibility if all of the statements apply to you:
To verify your eligibility for CTAP:
You must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action showing position, tenure code, grade & step, and full name/DOB/SSN.
- You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy.
- You have been (or will be) involuntarily separated from the agency advertising this position, due to a reduction-in-force.
- You are applying to a position that is at (or below) the grade level of the position separated from.
- You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position separated from.
- Your last performance rating of record is at least "fully successful" or equivalent.
To verify your eligibility for CTAP:
You must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action showing position, tenure code, grade & step, and full name/DOB/SSN.
7.
I am currently an employee of a Federal Agency that has a valid Interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management.
8.
I have served in the Foreign Service under an unlimited, career-type appointment and have completed at least 1 year of continuous service without a break of a workday under one or more non-temporary Foreign Service appointments.
9.
Do you wish to be considered under the ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan) eligibility? You may qualify for ICTAP if all of the following statements apply to you:
To verify your eligibility for ICTAP:
You must submit a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action, showing the agency, position held, tenure and appointment codes, and full biographical information (name, DOB, and SSN).
- You are located in the same local commuting area of the position being advertised.
- You were (or will be) separated from a position at an agency outside of the HHS due to a reduction-in-force.
- You are applying to a position that is at (or below) the grade level of the position from which you have been (or will be) separated.
- You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you have been (or will be) separated.
- Your last performance rating of record is at least "fully successful" or equivalent.
To verify your eligibility for ICTAP:
You must submit a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action, showing the agency, position held, tenure and appointment codes, and full biographical information (name, DOB, and SSN).
10.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
11.
Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated by the Office of Personnel Management Eligible (Postal Career Service Employees, Postal Service Commission Employees, GAO, US Courts, etc), you MUST submit a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action (or equivalent) that reflects your eligibility.
12.
I am a current or former, permanent, Federal employee in the competitive service WITH THE SAME OR HIGHER promotion potential as the full performance level of this position, which I am applying.
13.
I served in the Peace Corps for no less than 36 months of continuous service without a break in service of 3 days or more and separated within the last 3 years; or I was a Peace Corps volunteer for one year and separated within the last 3 years.
14.
In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
• A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
• A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
• A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
• A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
• A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
• A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
15.
I am a former Federal service employee (or preferenced eligible) who attained career status on a permanent, competitive status appointment OR had obtained career-conditional status and am within three years of the date of separation, HOWEVER, I have not ever held the full performance level of this position. Note: Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1")
16.
I am a person with an intellectual disability, a severe physical disability, or a psychiatric disability, eligible under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).
17.
I am a veteran who served 3 or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet this eligibility); OR I am a preference eligible; AND my discharge was performed under honorable conditions.
Assessment 1
Respond to the following questions. Mark only one response for each question. Any experience claimed in response to the following questions in this questionnaire MUST be supported by information in your resume. This information must be SPECIFIC, (i.e., duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments). Failure to provide this supporting documentation may result in receipt of a lower or ineligible rating. This position has no known promotion potential.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the response which best describes your experience for the position of a Program Analysis Officer, GS-0343-15.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
2.
Identify and plan research and analysis for evaluation topics with high potential for improving the department's programs.
3.
Provide advice, recommendations, and decisions which directly affect major programs that are essential to the mission of the agency or affect the social and economic well-being of large numbers of people on a long term or continuing basis.
4.
Utilize expert knowledge of all program areas to include Medicare, Medicaid, Prescription Drugs and/or Public Health and Human Services in providing oversight to projects.
5.
Prepare briefings, presentations, analyses, and other special projects and recommends action to advance agency goals and objectives.
6.
Represent senior executives in meeting with agency program officials, congressional staff, and other key stakeholders.
7.
Present to large groups within and outside the organization.
8.
Develop and manage the development of clear and concise written documents and reports with analytically rigorous methods on a wide range of national program issues
9.
Review written products to assess quality, clarity, relevance, and effectiveness in promoting positive impact and advancing agency's goals.
10.
Provide management direction and oversight in planning, coordinating and implementing office functions.
11.
Resolve conflicts, differences, or problems among team members to improve the office working conditions.
12.
Supervise a team that results in the production of high-quality products.
13.
Coach and mentor individuals and teams.
14.
Set goals, milestones, and expectations and then follows up with team to ensure that these expectations are met.
15.
Establish guidelines and performance expectations for staff members.
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Encourage critical thinking of staff and create a culture where feedback is welcomed, encouraged, and offered.
17.
Analyze complex programs that have an impact on multiple departments or agencies.
18.
Provide expert analysis and advice to senior executives on programmatic priorities, internal policies and operations and issues of national impact.
19.
Participate with senior executives in reviewing department's progress toward major objectives.
20.
Assist senior executives in overseeing strategic planning and setting priorities for the agency's national evaluation program.
21.
Direct and oversee the tracking of and follow-up on department recommendations to agencies, including prioritizing recommendations and developing strategies to maximizing impact.
22.
Conduct or direct substantive review of HHS-related legislation, regulations, and policies to assess vulnerabilities for fraud, waste, or abuse and opportunities to promote efficiency and effectiveness.
23.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with agency officials to support strategic planning, recommendation follow-up, and to facilitate department's evaluations.
24.
Collaborate closely with headquarters staff, department and agency-wide personnel to ensure that the office is most effectively leveraging and contributing to agency's multidisciplinary approach to advancing agency's mission.
25.
Support liaison operations for critical agency-wide goals and priorities, including extensive coordination on sensitive and often highly confidential matters with key executive, management, and program officials across agency.
26.
Collaborate with representatives outside the organization, to including Congressional committees, State agencies, and other government and private sector organizations to keep abreast of policies, views, concerns, and special interest of the agency.
27.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in my questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.